In a nutshell, that's how mother and son, Newton and Poe, became partners in their new business venture, Running Horse Photography & Frames.

Both had developed a keen appreciation for the out-of-doors after living for several years on a ranch in hill country northeast of SanAntonio, Texas, where Newton, who grew up in Berea, had been transferred for her job.

"The Chisholm Trail was right in our backyard," Poe said.

Although they have many horse/rider clients, "we also specialize in wildlife photography and landscapes," Newton said, explaining that her photography takes her throughout the Greater Cleveland area.

"Most of my wildlife photos come from right around Berea's Metroparks and Coe Lake," Newton said.

Afterprom -- A safe, drug-and-alcohol free after-prom event is planned for graduating Berea-Midpark High School seniors from 11:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. May 3 at the the high school, 165 East Bagley Road.

There will be an open-house from 7-8 p.m. May 3 at the high school for parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends "to see what we have planned for the kids," explained Sandy Patrick-Stary, Post Prom Committee co-chair.

"Some of the things we'll have for the kids include inflatables, money machine, DH, airbrush tattoos, Casino and bingo games, photo booth, corn hole boards, basketball and volleyball in the gym," Patrick-Stary said.

Thanks to the generousness of local businesses and parents in Berea and surrounding communities,"there will be numerous door prizes and a grand prize for the kids to win," she said.

Enlistees honored -- Six graduating Berea-Midpark High School seniors will be honored at a special May 7 ceremony for their decision to enlist in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation.

The event, the 4th Annual Our Community Salutes of Northeast Ohio Enlisting Senior Recognition Ceremony, will be from 4:30-9 p.m. at CSU's Waetjen Auditorium, 2121 Euclid Ave. in downtown Cleveland.

An estimated 500 graduates from throughout northeast Ohio will be honored at the event.

For more information, visit www.ocscle.org or call Bill Willoughby at 440-376-3338, Lucky Stickan at 440-449-8420 or Bob Wagner at 216-642-0920.

Celebrate superheroes -- BAM! POW! ZAP! Dress up as your favorite superhero or villain for a Super Saturday and join the comic book parade in celebration of Free Comic Book Day from noon to 4 p.m. May 3 at the Berea Branch Library, 7 Berea Commons.

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